Unexpected Surprise

Rating: 8/10 (24 July 2005)

This is a surprisingly good movie. I could best describe it as Logan's Run meets Soylent Green. Initially, you might expect this to be your typical science-fiction film with some neat effects but uninspiring plot with bland acting and dialogue. Well, not with this film. Both the leads play their characters incredibly well forcing you to sympathize with them. The depiction of a potential future is really incredible. However, the most memorable part of the film besides the beautiful Scarlett Johansson are the wonderful special effects sequences that really bring the audience into the film. I'd go so far to say that they are better than The Matrix sequences.
Now, it's not all fun and games. Some situations are painfully unrealistic giving the feeling of a dues ex machina in some instances. Additionally, the movie drags in some points and feels surprisingly long for only 2 hours. This is mainly because the beginning details life in this futuristic world so thoroughly.
All in all, surprisingly good acting, nice dialogue, excellent effects, and very, very entertaining.